We adopted the name of St Michael the Archangel as the patron saint of our prison ministry at CMCF (Central Mississippi Correctional Facility). We celebrate his feast day this weekend, along with the other Archangels.
Lord Jesus - you are our Savior and our Redeemer
Christ Jesus - you are honored and glorified by the Angels and Archangels
Lord Jesus -you are seated at the right hand of the throne of the Father.
Priest: As we honor the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael today in our celebration of our community's feast day, we present our prayers to God the Father:
1. For our governmental leaders, for wisdom to guide them as they lead the people. We pray to the Lord.
2. For our Church leaders, for compassion and mercy. We pray to the Lord.
3. For our first responders and the men and women in the military, and for our veterans. We give thanks for their service and their sacrifices. We pray that St Michael always protect them. We pray to the Lord.
4. For our faith community of St Michael the Archangel, that St Michael may continue to lead and guide our community, our garden project, and our outreach to the men and women here at CMCF. We pray to the Lord.
4. For those who spread the Gospel message throughout the world and for those who spread the Gospel here to the men at CMCF. For all the men who have contributed to our community in different ways. We pray to the Lord.
5. For our children and family members who are in school, that God may accompany them through their studies and through their journey through life. We pray to the Lord.
6. For healing for the sick. That the Lord will heal them in body, mind, and spirit. For those struggling with addictions and mental health issues. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in our hearts today. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: We present these prayers to you today as we celebrate your Archangels through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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